Pastoral Lead/Family Support Worker

Hello, My name is Jo James and I am the Pastoral Lead here at Earl Spencer.

I have worked with children and families for many years in both Primary and Secondary Schools, I have also worked for the behaviour service and am a qualified counsellor.

Hello, My name is Leanne Russell and I am Family Support Worker here at school working alongside Mrs Jo James.

I have worked in the early years for over 10 years and in parent/family support role in both Primary and Secondary Schools.

We both have knowledge and experience of supporting families with a wide range of issues such as: parenting, housing, finances, relationship breakdowns, routines, attendance/lateness and social/emotional issues.

Our role:

Our main role is to support the parents, carers and families here at Earl Spencer, encouraging a positive home-school link. We will help you and school to work together in supporting your family and your child/children so they can achieve their full potential in all aspects of school and home life.

We are here to help with any difficulties - however big or small. If you have a worry or concern feel free to come and chat to one of us and we will do our best to support you.

Earl Spencer Primary School believe that early help builds strong families, we are therefore here to support families who may require help from other agencies by working together through an Early Help Assessment. This is a tool which identifies areas of need, and looks at who can support the family so they can work together as soon as a problem begins to emerge and prevent problems from escalating.

Where to find us:

Jo is based at school most days from 8.00am - 3.30pm. You can catch Jo before or after school or pop into the school office.

Leanne is based in school most days from 8.30am - 3.00pm

You can contact us on 751130. If we are not available we will call you back ASAP.

The HUB:

You can access free advice, support and refreshments in a community cafe drop-in at several locations as part of the new HUB partnership.

For further information regarding these drop-in sessions please speak to Jo or Leanne

Ladies only Keep Fit:

Every Monday morning 9.30 - 10.30 in the school hall. This is a free low-impact class concentrating on 'bums and tums' using kettle bells. Please speak to Jo James for more information or just come along and join in!

Running Club

Would you like to get fitter and lose weight, as well as enjoy getting outside in the fresh air?

Jo James has started a Running Club every Thursday 3.15 - 4.15. This is a free club open to all parents/carers of any age or ability. We run, jog and power-walk as well as some fun interval training.

Please ensure you wear suitable training shoes and bring along some water.

If you would like more information, speak to Jo

School Uniform:

We have a large selection of second hand uniform available to buy priced at £1 per item. Please see Jo for more information.

If you have any good quality unwanted uniform we are always grateful for any donations.

Forest Schools and Gardening Club

Our Forest School area is now up and running and some of our children have been able to experience some fun and exciting activities.

The new gardening/allotment area is now finished and ready for planting. Mrs Russell and Mrs James will be giving children the opportunity to enjoy this new area during lunch-times at school.